Pet sitter jobs with Pawshake

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Adore animals? Become a pet sitter today!

A fun, flexible job to fit around your life:

Choose your prices and services

Be your own boss and control your schedule

Enjoy work-life balance

Apply to become a pet sitter

How does Pawshake pet sitting work?

Pawshake is an online network of trusted pet sitters. We connect you with pet parents, helping you to market and grow your pet sitting business.

Create a unique profile

Your pet sitting profile showcases your skills and experience.

Connect through the site

Owners contact and book you through the website.

We keep you safe

All bookings are secure and cashless, and protected by free veterinary coverage.

Is there a high demand for pet sitters?

There are a lot of pet sitter jobs available right now because of growing rates of dog and cat adoption.

Many owners need a pet sitter when they travel for work or for a holiday. Likewise, they may need someone to check in on their furry friend during the day.

As such, Pawshake is looking for experienced caring applicants who adore animals. If you are proactive, professional and great at communicating, we want to hear from you.

What are pet sitting jobs like?

Pet sitter jobs are fun and rewarding if you love animals, but there is also a lot of responsibility involved.

For example, you will be expected to feed, water, play with and keep a close watch over the animals in your care. Your clients may have specific requests for their furry friends, such as brushing, giving a bath or administering medication.

Furthermore, you will need to send daily photo updates and messages to your clients during the pet sitting job. Some pet sitters also offer extra services such as watering plants and bringing in mail.

How many hours am I expected to do?

You have control over the hours and workload of your Pawshake pet sitting business.

Each pet sitting job is unique, so you can discuss the exact arrangement with each of your clients. For example, you may provide long or short dog walks, or agree to a length of time spent doing a home visit. Be sure to include the amount of time you can offer for each booking in your profile description.

To make life easy, your pet sitting profile has a calendar tool so you can block out dates and plan your schedule to suit you. Likewise, you can set your profile to take one client at a time, or repeat clients only.

What pet sitting services can I offer on Pawshake?

You can offer a wide selection of pet sitting services through Pawshake. Plus, you can choose the exact pet sitting services you wish to provide and set your own prices.

Dog boarding

Care for dogs in your home overnight.

This service is in high demand.

Dog walking

Provide long or short dog walks in your local area.

Doggy Daycare

Care for dogs in your home during the day.

Home Visits

Drop in on the pet in their home once or twice a day.

House Sitting

Stay overnight in the owner's home.

How do I join Pawshake?

To join the Pawshake community, select the apply button on this page. This will guide you through application process and the creation of your profile.

Once our team approves your application, your profile will be live on our website for thousands of potential clients to see.

Tip: be sure to follow our instructions very closely when making your profile.

We have strict standards for all new pet sitters joining the site and only accept the very best applications.

This includes a centred profile photo, clear gallery pictures, and a well-written description of your experience and services.